Role: SI&E PDU: EU Funds – Development Co-Ordinator

Directorate: Social Inclusion and Employment
Unit: EU Funds
Grade: 3
Reporting to: Unit Manager

Background & Unit Description

The EU Programme Delivery Unit (PDU) will lead the operational delivery of EU programmes from the beginning to the end of each programme lifecycle. The EU PDU will contain several programmes, grouped together thematically where possible.

The EU Unit is made up of Manager(s), Coordinators, Administrators and Support Officers with the skillsets and knowledge relevant to the EU Unit’s remit. Its function is to deliver a range of supports and services to organisations on behalf of the EU, Government Departments and Pobal.

All PDUs will work together in developing and applying common methods and templates to standardise processes and procedures across the PDUs and will actively collaborate with other SIE Units and Pobal Directorates to deliver on their remit and functions and to input on other relevant programme work that is led out by other Directorates. The PDUs will be committed to continuous service improvement and promoting service excellence.

Role Purpose

The EU Programmes Team’s role is pivotal in ensuring programme targets are met, and that each programme meets its aims and purpose. Through its direct delivery, the EU Programme Team provides supports and advice to enable organisations on the Island of Ireland to maximise their benefit from EU Funding. In its unique role, the EU Programmes team is responsive to the individual and community needs being addressed by organisations, within the limitations of each programme, and provides the mechanisms for feedback and learning for Pobal and EU funders/ Managing Authorities.

There may be a requirement for the team members to be agile and assist in supporting other areas of Social Inclusion and Employment. This may mean supporting other teams, for a time, where business needs dictate and as directed by the Management Team.

The responsibilities of the Development Coordinator outlined in this job description should not be regarded as comprehensive in scope and may be added to or altered as required, in line with business requirements.

The Development Coordinator supports the delivery of high-quality case management through the contract management life cycle, contract management, capacity building and general supports in innovation and business development that ensure the programme’s resources and requirements are appropriately targeted and supported to deliver programme objectives and expected outcomes.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification attached below.

Selection Process

A shortlisting exercise will be employed. Eligible applications will be shortlisted according to how well the experience and skills as described by applicants match the needs of Pobal for this post. Those candidates whose applications, in the opinion of the review panel, appear best suited to the position will be short-listed for interview.

The complete job spec, application form and further information can be found on the Pobal website: Pobal Job Vacancies

Deadline for application: August 27th, 2025

Pobal is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes suitably qualified applicants from all sections of society.

The EU Programmes Team’s role is pivotal in ensuring programme targets are met, and that each programme meets its aims and purpose. Through its direct delivery, the EU Programme Team provides supports and advice to enable organisations in Ireland to maximise their benefit from EU Funding.